Moulin La Rive

Moulin La Rive is a quite exposed sandy beach break in Locquirec where surf can be reasonably consistent, particularly in winter; summer conditions are often mostly flat. The spot is typically best at high tide, and waves are reported as working well for both left- and right-hand surfers. Wind-wise, good sessions are tied to offshore southerly conditions. Guidance for the spot specifically highlights south winds (and south-southwest offshore conditions) as favorable, while southerly winds are also described as grooming the waves rather than making them messy. Clean surf is reported to be more likely in January than blown-out conditions, supporting the idea that winter is the most reliable riding period. For swell, the most favorable direction is from the west-northwest, with west to north-west swells also cited. Typical surf windows are described as generally working from around 0.5 to 2.0 meters of swell, and on larger days the wave can close out if the swell rises beyond a higher threshold. Safety is important at this beach: rocks are located at both ends, and additional caution is advised when the tide is high. Rip currents are also a noted hazard near the rocky headlands, and seasonal lifeguard coverage is reported for the main beaches during summer months. When conditions look big or messy, the western end of the beach is suggested as a place to look for slightly more sheltered conditions.